Psychologists in schools can play an important role in developing policies and programs to promote healthy eating habits. This study analyses the contributions of family socioeconomic status, peer influence (schoolmates' food consumption), and school-based nutrition interventions to explain adolescent eating behaviors. Data were obtained from the…

As the number of diagnosed cases of ASD increases, school professionals must consider not only efficacious teaching approaches for improving academic goals, but also what systems must be in place to address one of the most important jobs of the school systems: preparing capable citizens. For more than 160 years, schools have been tasked with…

This study aims to analyze the attitudes of elementary school teachers, school psychologists and guidance research center personnel regarding developing an individualized educational program (IEP) process as well as challenges faced during the related process, according to several variables. The study included 201 participants who were working in…

Presents data from the 1982 Human Resources Survey. Results (presented by degree level, sex, ethnicity, and subfield of respondents) indicate that involuntary unemployment among psychologists is low and underemployment is relatively rare. Further, though universities still employ the highest percentage of psychologists, these figures continue to…

Compares male and female psychologists in academic settings on promotion and tenure; employment opportunities and status; productivity; job mobility; career patterns; employment settings; and variables related to rank attainment. Suggests that research provides little support for common assumptions about sex differences in career programs.…

Studied employment of counselors with master's degrees in multiservice mental health agencies. Showed that employment of counselors did not differ significantly from the employment of individuals with master's degrees in psychology and social work, that counselors fulfilled various administrative duties, and delivered direct care services…

Examines both professional rank and institutional prestige in an analysis of the career trajectories of academic psychologists. Explores the two determinants of a "good" job both immediately after graduate school and at least six years later. Concludes that those working at higher prestige institutions tended to occupy lower status…

Compared with other fields, doctoral education in psychology is characterized by: (1) continued growth in the number of doctorates awarded; (2) more female doctorate recipients; (3) students' reliance on their own resources for graduate study; and (4) a decrease in planned academic employment in favor of employment in industry and nonprofit…

Presents data on women and minorities in the field of psychology in terms of representation, subfields, degree level, experience, licensure/certification, employment status, employment setting, income, and membership in graduate psychology faculty. Discusses continuing underrepresentation of minorities and pervasive subfield segregation and pay…

Returns from over 2,700 school psychologists were analyzed according to primary employer; sex; age; race; professional membership; highest degree; salary; title; certificates; and licenses. Information provided will be used for research and policy decisions. (MH)

Compared career experiences of psychology majors (N=50) with those of persons majoring in liberal arts (N=48), the sciences (N=58), and business (N=48). Results indicated psychology majors were similar to liberal arts majors in terms of salary, relationship of major to work, and relevance of major to job experience. (Author/TE)

Preliminary results of the 1979 Doctorate Employment Survey, which is designed to assess the employment experiences of new doctorates in psychology, are briefly described. The survey focuses on employment status, employment settings, and salaries, and is the first survey designed to allow respondents to provide detailed information on their…